Empire
“Empire”
Series Overview
As Conqueror Julius Caesar is drawing his last breath, he swears Tyrannus—Rome's finest warrior—to an oath to protect his successor, Octavius, his 18-year-old nephew. Tyrannus and Octavius are forced into exile to protect the young man from those who want to sever Caesar's bloodline once and for all.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
2005 – 2005
Premiered: Tue, Jun 28, 2005
Tom Wheeler
William WheelerLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Lost Legion”
Octavius decides to give up the beautiful Vestal Virgin, Camane, and to devote himself to what he was born to -- the position of Emperor of Rome. The former slave and gladiator, Tyrannus, joins Octavius' forces in the midst of battle to fight against the power-driven Marc Antony, as the fate of Rome and the western world hang in the balance.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Christopher Egan
Agrippa
Emily Blunt
Camane
James Frain
Brutus
Jonathan Cake
Tyrannus
Michael Maloney
Cassius
Santiago Cabrera
Octavius
Vincent Regan
Marcus Antonius
Colm Feore
Julius Cäsar
Fiona Shaw
Fulvia
Michael Byrne
Cicero
Graham McTavish
General Rapax
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Panza
Orla Brady
Atia
Stephen Graham
Bazzer
Trudie Styler
Servilia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Gray
Richard Marvin, John Van Tongeren
Daniele Nannuzzi
Chris G. Willingham
Neil Meron, Craig Zadan, Chip Johannessen, Tony Jonas, Tom Wheeler
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Meron
Producer
Craig Zadan
Producer
Chris G. Willingham
Editor
John Gray
Director
Alberto Spiazzi
Costume Design
Alison Riva
Production Design
Daniele Nannuzzi
Director of Photography
Carrie Henderson
Producer
Jake Rose
Producer
Julie Herlocker
Producer
Nick Gillott
Producer
Richard Marvin
Original Music Composer
John Van Tongeren
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Empire about?
As Conqueror Julius Caesar is drawing his last breath, he swears Tyrannus—Rome's finest warrior—to an oath to protect his successor, Octavius, his 18-year-old nephew. Tyrannus and Octavius are forced into exile to protect the young man from those who want to sever Caesar's bloodline once and for all.
How many seasons does Empire have?
Empire comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Empire?
Key cast members in Empire include Christopher Egan, Emily Blunt, James Frain, Jonathan Cake, Michael Maloney.
Who created or directed Empire?
Empire was developed and directed by John Gray.